Improved folding seat



A. M. oLDs, or NEW YORK, N.' Y. Letters Patent No. 64,694, dated llfay14, 1867; antedated May 5, 1867.

IMPROVED FOLDING SEAT. l

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TO ALL WIOM'IT MAY CONCEBN:

Be it known that I, A. M. OLDS,vof New York, of the Acounty and State ofthe same name, have invented a new and improved Pocket Adjustable Seat;and I do hereby declare that the following is'a full and exactdescription thereof, reference being had to the accompanying drawings,and to the letters of reference marked thereon. In said drawings- Figure1 is a perspective view of this invention distended.

Figure 2 is a part of the lower section of a leg. g

Figure 3 is a plane top view of a leg, with a. portion of the seatattached.

Figure 4 is a plane top view of the metallicvbancl E.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the ring B.

Similar letters of reference indicate like parts.

This invention consists in constructing a chair or seatvin slidingsections, so that itlniay be adjusted compactly for carrying in thepocket when desired.

A A A are the legs, the upper section being constructed in a tubularform for receiving the lower section when compactly adjusted. B B B arerings or fcrrules, with eyes C C corresponding with the pivots D D onthe metallic band E. The projecting portion of said rings F slides inthe grooves H ofthe lower section of tho legs, and holds them in therequired position, resting in the angle at 1 when extended. L L L areplugs for securing the seat M to the legs. The seat is constructed ofwebbing or canvas, and is secured at its angular 4points by means of theplugs L L L, in connection with glue or its equivalent. The legs may beconstructed of hardwood or tubing. The band E and rings B B B, which maybe of iron or brass, are so moulded that the castings require no fittingup, so that when said rings are driven on to their place, the pivots D Dof the band E are prevented from working out of place by the shouldersof the tenons which they come in contact with. Y

To adjust the seat for use, draw out the lower section of the legs tothe full extent, and turn to the right, open, and the seat is at onceformed, making it n very desirable article, not only for theexcursionist, but for home gatherings. Another important 'feature isthe' choapness of manufacture, which will enable all classes to availthemselves of its convenience.

I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent-- 1. Thecombination of the legs A A A, band E, and rings B B B, arrangedsubstantially as and for the.

purposes set forth.

2; The combination of the legs A A A, plugs L L L, and seat M,substantially as and for the purposes described.

A. M. OLDS.

Witnesses;

M. M. LIVINGSTON, J. W.-HAwxnURsr.'

